Steve Hess is one of a number of Nuggets staffers that received new, enhanced titles on Friday. He is now Director of Performance/Assistant Coach and Head Strength and Conditioning Coach (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post)

The Nuggets announced a number of staff adjustments on Friday, starting with a promotion of longtime scout Herb Livsey to Lead Scout.

Livsey has been with the Nuggets since the 2008-09 season, coming to the team from the Atlanta Hawks. He also worked for the Portland Trailblazers.

“You’d be hard-pressed to find someone more dedicated and knowledgeable about the game of basketball,” said Nuggets general manager Tim Connelly in a statement. “Herb is one of the most well respected scouts in all of basketball and our organization is very fortunate to continue to have him as a resource.” Read more…

Chris Dempsey arrived at The Denver Post in Dec. 2003 after seven years at the Boulder Daily Camera, where he primarily covered the University of Colorado football and men's basketball teams. A University of Colorado-Boulder alumnus, Dempsey covers the Nuggets and also chips in on college sports.